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I can’t recall which rescue, but they had a friendly little dog race that day.

My then-five month-old dog, Evie, ran that race and was “robbed”! ;)

Evie has a degenerative disease that is taking away her ability to run - the one thing she loves most of all. I would give anything to have video of her racing toward me with heart of a champion.

Also, if anyone recalls the rescue group, I’ll reach out to them and Three Sheeps as well.

Edit to add: It was “Ales for Tails” fundraiser for the humane society. I’m a volunteer with them (currently on a year long contract in LA) so I’ll email and see if anyone might still have any footage.

Hello! I [45F, single] moved to LA (the city) for a nine month contract (month to month apartment). Now there's another 18 month contract in Chino. I planned to move to Long Beach because didn't think I'd have to be onsite much, but it's now looking like 3 - 4 days a week, which drastically changes things. I only have a couple friends in LA now, and one in San Pedro.

I have only ever lived in major cities (from Chicago, lived in NOLA, and now LA), but I also like nature - though I'm a water baby (hence LB), so this is going to be tough for me.

About me: I'm 45, no kids, single. Have always been pretty adventurous - ex: moving to a country I'd never been before for my Master's Degree, driving solo across the Balkans - but small town life is hard for me. Moving with a mildly disabled dog, so light hiking will be nice. I will be renting and would like some kind of luxury (complex with a pool, gym, green space) for mental health. I thrive on the options that cities offer. Not a mall/shopping girl, though antiquing gives me life.

Really appreciate any suggestions/insight about the area.

I'm likely taking 1.5 year contract in Chino. I have only ever lived in major cities (largest three in the country), but I also love nature, etc. I know this won't be ideal, but any recommendations for areas within 30 minute drive of Chino are greatly appreciated. I really thought Long Beach would be drivable, but that, too, looks like over an hour one way. Would San Bernardino be my best best?

ETA: I moved to LA (the city) for a nine month contract. Now there's this other contract in Chino; I didn't think I'd have to be onsite that much, but it's now looking like 3 - 4 days a week, which drastically changes things. I only have a couple friends in LA now, and one in San Pedro.

I’ve been more stressed than any time in my life. My birthday is coming up and I’m looking for a one or two-night getaway. Calm, quiet, quaint. Maybe a massage? Not luxury/expensive. My young dog is ill and draining my account. Just looking for somewhere for us both to decompress for a couple days.

My dog needs an MRI for neurological issues. The specialty vets seem to have terrible reviews (ACCESS (both Culver City and Pasadena), MASH). I know I can get her an MRI with some general practitioners, but I want a place that has a neurologist on staff. Any suggestions?

There are three very friendly stray cats that have been at a construction site for years. I started there six months ago. They are very comfortable with people so they will be "homed" as soon as we can get the vetted and altered. Nearby vet quoted $65 for visit, $400-$500 for *neuter* alone, at least $180 for bloodwork. I didn't even ask what it would cost for a spay. Is this the going rate in LA?

Note: the TNR/altering programs don't account for vetting. One cat seems pretty sick, so we're simply looking for the most affordable place for full services we can find.

I moved here from Chicago in February, driving through the Virgin River Gorge which gave me a panic attack (never had one before). So apparently winding mountainous routes petrify me.

Considering this: would you advise against driving from LA to the National Forest? I really want to see the sequoias but I’m concerned about small mountain roads. Driving a basic 4 cylinder SUV with FWD only.